An-Najah University Researchers Introduce Revolutionary Method for Synthesizing Carbon Nanodots from Used Tobacco Molasses
An-Najah National University researchers, in collaboration with Ca' Foscari University of Venice, University of Trieste in Italy, and the Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials in Spain, have unveiled a groundbreaking method for synthesizing Carbon Nanodots (CNDs) from used tobacco molasses. Led by Dr. Shadi Sawalha and Dr. Mohyeddin Assali, this innovative research represents a significant step towards a cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach, aligning with circular economy and green chemistry principles.
This pioneering work, which originated as a graduation project by Chemical Engineering students Amal Yaseen, Aya Ataya, and Leena Refai, has been published in Materials Today Sustainability, a prestigious journal with an impact factor of 7.8.
Through innovative extraction and chemical oxidation processes, the researchers explored two distinct classes of carbon nanodots with varying properties, demonstrating excellent capabilities towards Fe3+ ions. Notably, these carbon nanodots exhibited high sensitivity and selectivity in the sensing and detection of iron ions in contaminated water.
The research paper can be accessed through the following link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2589234724000332
The synthesized carbon nanodots from used tobacco molasses present promising avenues for environmental monitoring and remediation applications, offering selective detection of metals in contaminated water. This method holds great potential for contributing to sustainable and eco-friendly solutions in the field of nanomaterials and environmental science.
